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    Treasurer Pappas Hosts Ukrainian Independence Day Reception Following Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony Cook County
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    Bedford Park Fire Department celebrates the addition of two new Fire Engines Friday Bedford Park
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    Podcast: Chicago Public School priority union wages and jobs over educating children Chicago
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    Homeowners hit again as Property Taxes increase $743.8 million in Cook County Cook County
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    Leving Team United Dad with Newborn Daughter Dads' Rights
  • Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch President Al Cacciottolo today announced his candidacy for 13th Ward alderman
    Al Cacciottolo to run for 13th Ward Alderman to succeed Ald. Marty Quinn Chicago
  • The nationally acclaimed Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on August 20that 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago.
    Leving Law Seminar: Identifying Civil Rights and Medical Negligence Arthur Kallow
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and US Rep. Danny Davis at a celebration of Pakistan's Independence. Photo courtesy of Cook County Treasurer
    Treasurer Pappas Hosts Pakistan Independence Day Reception After Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony Cook County
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    Northwestern Medicine Expands Cardiovascular Services to Tinley Park Health
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    Village of Frankfort hosts annual Senior Breakfast event Baby Boomers
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    Second Installment 2025 tax bills are now online, two weeks before they’re mailed  Cook County
  • More than 75 pastors and religious activists from the Chicago area gathered at a southside church Thursday (August 13, 2026) to endorse a joint statement calling for the release of a 95-year-old Christian leader being held in detention in South Korea.
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    Leving Team Saved Falsely Accused Dad from Jail Dads' Rights
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  • State Senator Michael Hastings introduces law to revive long dormant and degraded Tinley Park Mental Health Center into a Sports Park for the community. Photo courtesy of the State Senate President Don Harmon
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Northwestern Medicine Opens $15 Million Center Expanding Advanced Gastrointestinal Care to Suburban Chicago

Posted on April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Northwestern Medicine Opens $15 Million Center Expanding Advanced Gastrointestinal Care to Suburban Chicago
Northwestern Medicine Opens $15 Million Center Expanding Advanced Gastrointestinal Care to Suburban Chicago

Northwestern Medicine Opens $15 Million Center Expanding Advanced Gastrointestinal Care to Suburban Chicago The Center for Advanced Endoscopy offers some of the most advanced endoscopic procedures available in the United States Northwestern Medicine is expanding access to highly specialized digestive health services with the opening of the new Center for Advanced Endoscopy at Northwestern Medicine Central…

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Pappas and Consul General Anton Lungu Honor Moldovan National Flag Day in Chicago at Flag Raising and Reception Honoring Civic Leaders

Posted on April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Pappas and Consul General Anton Lungu Honor Moldovan National Flag Day in Chicago at Flag Raising and Reception Honoring Civic Leaders
Pappas and Consul General Anton Lungu Honor Moldovan National Flag Day in Chicago at Flag Raising and Reception Honoring Civic Leaders

Pappas and Consul General Anton Lungu Honor Moldovan National Flag Day in Chicago at Flag Raising and Reception Honoring Civic Leaders Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will participate in the raising of the Moldovan tricolor over Daley Plaza at 12:00 p.m. today Monday, April 27, in downtown Chicago followed by a reception in her Clark Street office….

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Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas: You May Be Owed Money For Overpaying Property Taxes Up To 20 Years Ago

Posted on April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas: You May Be Owed Money For Overpaying Property Taxes Up To 20 Years Ago
Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas: You May Be Owed Money For Overpaying Property Taxes Up To 20 Years Ago

Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas: You May Be Owed Money For Overpaying Property Taxes Up To 20 Years Ago By Maria Pappas My office is managing $105 million in potential refunds for property tax overpayments going back 20 years that I’m eager to send back to property owners. But  determining who’s…

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Naperville Central, Neuqua Valley High Schools Take Top Spots in Statewide Financial Literacy Contest, Win Bright Start College Savings Scholarships

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Naperville Central, Neuqua Valley High Schools Take Top Spots in Statewide Financial Literacy Contest, Win Bright Start College Savings Scholarships
Naperville Central, Neuqua Valley High Schools Take Top Spots in Statewide Financial Literacy Contest, Win Bright Start College Savings Scholarships

Naperville Central, Neuqua Valley High Schools Take Top Spots in Statewide Financial Literacy Contest, Win Bright Start College Savings Scholarships Treasurer Michael Frerichs Hosts 2026 Illinois Personal Finance Challenge. VIDEO is available CLICK HER A team of four students from Naperville Central High School will compete in the National Personal Finance Challenge in Atlanta, Georgia,…

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Welch, House Democrats Advance Measure Enshrining Voting Rights Act in State Constitution

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Welch, House Democrats Advance Measure Enshrining Voting Rights Act in State Constitution
Welch, House Democrats Advance Measure Enshrining Voting Rights Act in State Constitution

Welch, House Democrats Advance Measure Enshrining Voting Rights Act in State Constitution Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and House Democrats are standing up to Washington’s attacks on voting rights by advancing a state constitutional amendment ensuring every person’s voice is heard—guaranteeing these rights in Illinois ahead of an anticipated Supreme Court ruling gutting the…

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Armed illegal alien who re-entered country arrested and charged second time

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Armed illegal alien who re-entered country arrested and charged second time
Armed illegal alien who re-entered country arrested and charged second time

Armed illegal alien who re-entered country arrested and charged second time Illegal Alien Who Possessed a Dangerous Weapon in Cook County Jail and Committed an Attempted Vehicular Hijacking Indicted for Allegedly Unlawfully Re-Entering United States after Deportation An illegal alien who resided in a Chicago suburb has been indicted on a federal immigration charge for…

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Leving Team’s Victory Safeguarded the Future of Two Young Girls

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Team’s Victory Safeguarded the Future of Two Young Girls

Leving Team’s Victory Safeguarded the Future of Two Young Girls By Laura Reichel Every child deserves stability, security, and the financial support necessary to grow and thrive. Yet too often, that foundation is threatened. In this case, two young girls were at risk of being denied the support they deserved and needed until the Leving…

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Orland Fire announces May 10 registration date for Kid Camp and Junior Cadet programs

Posted on April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire announces May 10 registration date for Kid Camp and Junior Cadet programs
Orland Fire announces May 10 registration date for Kid Camp and Junior Cadet programs

Orland Fire announces May 10 registration date for Kid Camp and Junior Cadet programs The Orland Fire Protection District released the scheduled dates for the popular Kids Camp (Monday, June 15) and the Junior Cadet program (Tuesday, June 16), and urges interested parents to mark their calendars for the events and for the required registration….

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Leving Matrimonial Law Firm Seminar: Mental Health Experts and Client Communication Strategies in Divorce

Posted on April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Matrimonial Law Firm Seminar: Mental Health Experts and Client Communication Strategies in Divorce
Leving Matrimonial Law Firm Seminar: Mental Health Experts and Client Communication Strategies in Divorce

Leving Matrimonial Law Firm Seminar: Mental Health Experts and Client Communication Strategies in Divorce By Laura Reichel The nationally acclaimed Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W. Wacker Drive…

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Nothing Bundt Cakes® Celebrates Mother’s Day with #NothingBundtMomSweepstakes and $4,000 Grand Prize

Posted on April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Nothing Bundt Cakes® Celebrates Mother’s Day with #NothingBundtMomSweepstakes and $4,000 Grand Prize
Nothing Bundt Cakes® Celebrates Mother’s Day with #NothingBundtMomSweepstakes and $4,000 Grand Prize

Nothing Bundt Cakes® Celebrates Mother’s Day with #NothingBundtMomSweepstakes and $4,000 Grand Prize ‘America’s No. 1 food brand’ gives fans the opportunity to win while Strawberry Cheesecake Swirl and new gifting options make Mom’s month even more special Nothing Bundt Cakes is honoring Mom all season long with the launch of its #NothingBundtMomSweepstakes*, offering fans the…

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OIG Finds the City Council Office of Financial Analysis Provided Limited Assistance to City Council in Budget Planning and Decision Making

Posted on April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on OIG Finds the City Council Office of Financial Analysis Provided Limited Assistance to City Council in Budget Planning and Decision Making
OIG Finds the City Council Office of Financial Analysis Provided Limited Assistance to City Council in Budget Planning and Decision Making

OIG Finds the City Council Office of Financial Analysis Provided Limited Assistance to City Council in Budget Planning and Decision Making The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has completed an audit of the City Council Office of Financial Analysis (COFA). OIG’s objective was to determine whether COFA fulfilled its mission of providing…

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Hastings’ missing persons identification measure passes Senate

Posted on April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Hastings’ missing persons identification measure passes Senate
Hastings’ missing persons identification measure passes Senate

Hastings’ missing persons identification measure passes Senate State Senator Michael E. Hastings is building on his missing persons investigation work ─ passing legislation in the Senate that would accelerate the timeline for critical forensic data being added to state and national databases. “Law enforcement often starts, and sometimes stops, with criminal databases like CODIS for…

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Orland Hills Police update on shots fired Sunday, 167th 88th Ave

Posted on April 20, 2026April 21, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Hills Police update on shots fired Sunday, 167th 88th Ave
Orland Hills Police update on shots fired Sunday, 167th 88th Ave

Orland Hills Police update on shots fired Sunday, 167th 88th Ave Shots were reported very early Sunday morning, around 2 AM, near the area of 88th Avenue between 167th and 171st Street in Orland Hills. It was a targeted incident. No details are being released at this time on the subject. Orland Hills Police are…

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Senator Michael Hastings: “Storm chasers” have no place in Illinois

Posted on April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Senator Michael Hastings: “Storm chasers” have no place in Illinois
Senator Michael Hastings: “Storm chasers” have no place in Illinois

Senator Michael Hastings: “Storm chasers” have no place in Illinois State Senator Michael E. Hastings passed legislation through the Senate aimed at protecting Illinois homeowners from deceptive and high pressure contractor practices that often follow severe weather and natural disasters. “In light of some tragic storms in the area, we need to protect Illinois’ residents,”…

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Northwestern Medicine Volunteers Provide Compassion and Service, Impacting the Lives of those who Give and Receive Care

Posted on April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Northwestern Medicine Volunteers Provide Compassion and Service, Impacting the Lives of those who Give and Receive Care
Northwestern Medicine Volunteers Provide Compassion and Service, Impacting the Lives of those who Give and Receive Care

Northwestern Medicine Volunteers Provide Compassion and Service, Impacting the Lives of those who Give and Receive Care For National Volunteers Week, Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Celebrates its Volunteers, Aims to Expand its Volunteer Network For 50 years, National Volunteer Week, held during the third week of April, has recognized the generosity and tireless dedication…

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Hastings supports updating online harassment law

Posted on April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hastings supports updating online harassment law
Hastings supports updating online harassment law

Hastings supports updating online harassment law In Illinois, law enforcement officers and prosecutors who charge suspects accused of harassment need updates to the law to reflect today’s use of technology. State Senator Michael E. Hastings is supporting legislation to reflect the realities of how offenses are being committed in the present day. “The world is…

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Leving Team Saved Dad’s Relationship with Son

Posted on April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Team Saved Dad’s Relationship with Son

Leving Team Saved Dad’s Relationship with Son By Laura Reichel A devoted dad was horrified to discover that his ex had filed a Petition for an Order of Protection against him – seeking to cut him out of his son’s life. She accused him of stalking her, physically abusing her and so much more. The…

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Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas: Thirty Years of Runaway Property Taxes Demand Action

Posted on April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas: Thirty Years of Runaway Property Taxes Demand Action
Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas: Thirty Years of Runaway Property Taxes Demand Action

Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas: Thirty Years of Runaway Property Taxes Demand Action By Maria Pappas Since I came into this office in 1998, there’s been one constant, the inexorable rise of property tax bills.  To better understand why, my office conducted a 30-year analysis of property tax data. The findings…

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